5712 Staff induction 27 March
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What is the primary purpose of a well-executed induction program?

  • To increase voluntary turnover of employees
  • To help the employee feel welcome, settle in quickly and feel like part of the team (correct)
  • To confuse and waste time/money
  • To cover only business/organization and job details

Which of the following must be included in a staff induction program?

  • Provision of the company's handbook and policies
  • A tour of the premises
  • A mentorship program and on-the-job-training
  • A full health and safety briefing with training on the use of safety tools and PPE (correct)

What type of clinic equipment should be covered during the induction program?

  • Blood machines, x-ray machines, and multi-parameter monitors (correct)
  • Printers and copiers
  • Desks and chairs
  • Computers and software programs

Which of the following is not a component of a good induction program?

<p>Increases voluntary turnover of employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure the employee is comfortable in their workspace?

<p>Check that the chair height and workstation are suitable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be clearly defined during the induction program?

<p>The employee's expectations and responsibilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of a staff induction process?

<p>To make the new employee feel supported and valued (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically responsible for conducting a new employee's staff induction?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for delivering a staff induction program?

<p>Spread the induction out over a period of time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of discussing the new employee's role with existing staff?

<p>To ensure the existing staff are aware of the new employee's position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended component of a staff induction program?

<p>Quarterly performance reviews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of following up with a new employee after their induction program?

<p>To allow the new employee to provide feedback on the induction process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the induction process typically include regarding the employee's job role?

<p>An outline of the job and how it influences the business as a whole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically covered during an employee induction?

<p>Hands-on training on using specialized clinic equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information related to policies and procedures is typically covered during induction?

<p>In-house policies, procedures and rules the employee needs to follow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What personnel file details are typically set up during the induction process?

<p>Holiday/leave entitlements, wage details, and time records (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information related to Health and Safety is typically covered during the staff induction process?

<p>Veterinary Clinic Hazard Register (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is typically done to ensure the new employee is comfortable in their workspace?

<p>Set up the employee's computer workstation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of job training is typically covered during the staff induction program?

<p>Clinic tour with machinery/equipment induction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following information related to work schedules and policies is typically covered during the induction program?

<p>Clinic hours with after hours recommendation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What company information is typically provided to the new employee during the induction process?

<p>Organisation chart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is typically NOT a component of a good staff induction program?

<p>Discussing the employee's coffee cup preferences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be discussed during a staff induction in relation to health and safety?

<p>Fire wardens and first aid officers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is essential to address for ensuring employee comfort in their workspace?

<p>Medical needs discussed and recorded (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During induction, what information is important for the employee regarding their job role?

<p>Introduction to supervisor/manager (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be clarified during the induction to ensure understanding of work schedule and policies?

<p>Complete tax code declaration (IR330) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an induction, which element serves to introduce the employee to the company's culture and values?

<p>Outline of the job and how it influences the business as a whole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided during a staff induction to ensure employee safety?

<p>A full Health and Safety Briefing, along with Safety Tools &amp; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be addressed during the induction process to ensure the employee's workspace comfort?

<p>Ensuring the workstation is ergonomically designed and adjustable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided during the induction process to enable the employee to perform their job effectively?

<p>Training on relevant computer programs, equipment, and procedures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be covered during the induction process regarding the employee's work schedule and policies?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information about the company should be provided during the staff induction?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a recommended component of a staff induction program?

<p>Requiring the employee to complete a written test on the induction material (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is typically done to ensure the new employee is comfortable in their workspace?

<p>Ensure the workstation is set up with necessary equipment and supplies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of job training is typically covered during the staff induction program?

<p>Training on the use of specialized $clinic equipment$ and software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What company information is typically provided to the new employee during the induction process?

<p>The company's organizational structure and key personnel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following information related to work schedules and policies is typically covered during the induction program?

<p>The company's dress code and grooming policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided during a staff induction to ensure employee safety?

<p>Information about the company's emergency evacuation procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a well-executed induction program?

<p>To help the new employee feel supported and valued (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is staff induction so important?

<p>To introduce the employee to company culture and values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in job training during a staff induction program?

<p>Introduction to the controlled drug register (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information about the company is usually shared during the staff induction process?

<p>Clinic hours with after-hours recommendations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of work schedules and policies is typically addressed during a staff induction?

<p>Disciplinary processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What helps ensure employee comfort in their workspace during a staff induction?

<p>Making time for welcoming the new team member (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element regarding work schedule and policies is typically explained during a staff induction?

<p>CPD requirements for Registered Veterinary Nurses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be covered during the induction process to ensure the employee is comfortable in their workspace?

<p>Reviewing workspace ergonomics and adjusting as needed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of job training is typically covered during the staff induction program?

<p>An outline of the job and how it influences the business (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following company information should be provided during the staff induction?

<p>The company's history, mission, and values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be covered during the induction process regarding the employee's work schedule and policies?

<p>Start date, finish times, breaks, and leave policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be clarified during the induction to ensure understanding of work schedule and policies?

<p>Start date, finish times, breaks, and length of shifts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Staff Induction

  • Staff induction is the process of introducing a new employee to the organization, their team, their job, and what their employer expects of them.
  • Aim: to help the employee feel supported and valued.

What a Good Induction Programme Looks Like

  • Covers business/organization, job, employee rights, responsibilities, and benefits.
  • Helps the employee feel welcome, settle in quickly, and feel like part of the team.
  • Organized, structured, and helpful.
  • Happens over time and is followed up by further support.
  • A poorly executed induction plan can increase voluntary turnover of employees, confuse, and waste time/money.

What MUST a Staff Induction Include?

  • A full Health and Safety Briefing.
  • Provision of Safety Tools & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Evacuation plan, Workplace Hazards, and sign-off required.
  • Check employee is comfortable in the workspace.
  • Training provided to enable employee to do the job.
  • Expectations clearly defined.

Who is Responsible for Staff Induction?

  • Supervisor.
  • Head Veterinary Nurse.
  • Senior Veterinary Nurse.
  • Variety of Staff Members.
  • The New Starter.

When Should Staff Induction Happen?

  • Best over a period of time, as often there is a lot of information.
  • Bombarding a new employee with too much to learn can be overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming.

How Should Staff Induction be Delivered?

  • Clarify start date/time (roster) finish times, breaks, and length.
  • In-house policies, procedures, and rules employee needs to follow.
  • Complete tax code declaration (IR330).
  • Personnel file set-up for employee including holiday/leave/wage/time record.

Employer Preparation for the Induction

  • Name tags.
  • Email address.
  • Copy of the roster and how this is distributed.
  • Organisation chart – who does what and their contact details.
  • +/- Business cards.
  • Equipment – computer workstation, office desk, and supplies, etc.
  • Uniform.
  • Coffee cup ;-)
  • Make time to welcome the new team member.
  • Write an induction plan to share with everyone.
  • Find existing staff to fill the role of a mentor.

Importance of Staff Induction

  • Clarify start date/time (roster) finish times, breaks, and length.
  • In-house policies, procedures, and rules employee needs to follow.
  • Complete tax code declaration (IR330).
  • Personnel file set-up for employee including holiday/leave/wage/time record.

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